Director, Coding & Education
Remote
Company Overview: AMSURG is an independent leader in ambulatory surgery center
services, operating a network of more than 250 surgery centers nationwide. In
partnership with physicians and health systems, the organization delivers
high-quality care for patients across a diverse spectrum of medical specialties,
including gastroenterology, ophthalmology and orthopedics. To learn more about
AMSURG, visit www.amsurg.com.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director, Coding & Education provides enterprise leadership for coding
quality, audit, and education across a national ambulatory surgery center (ASC)
platform. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant coding
practices, mitigating reimbursement and regulatory risk, and supporting revenue
cycle performance through coding oversight, audit programs, and targeted
education initiatives.
This leader partners closely with Revenue Cycle Operations, Revenue Integrity,
Compliance, Clinical Leadership and ASC operational leaders/clinical providers
to promote consistent coding practices and optimize reimbursement integrity
across all centers.
Work Schedule: Remote First
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coding & Audit Oversight
Lead the enterprise coding audit and compliance program for ambulatory
surgery centers.
Develop annual coding audit plans based on financial risk, regulatory
activity, payer trends, and organizational priorities.
Conduct and oversee coding audits focused on CPT, HCPCS, ICD-10-CM coding
accuracy, documentation support, modifier usage, and reimbursement
compliance.
Identify coding and documentation risks and develop corrective action plans
with operational leaders.
Monitor and trend audit findings and provide regular reporting to executive
leadership.
Support external audit preparedness and response activities involving CMS,
Medicare Administrative Contractors, Recovery Audit Contractors (RAC),
Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE), commercial payers, and other regulatory
entities.
ASC Coding Excellence
Serve as the enterprise expert on ASC reimbursement methodologies and
specialty-specific coding requirements.
Develop and maintain coding standards and guidance to support consistent
coding practices across all facilities.
Partner with clinical and operational leaders to evaluate coding implications
of new procedures, service lines, technologies, and physician recruitment
initiatives.
Interpret and communicate changes in CPT coding, Medicare rules, payer
policies, and industry regulations.
Revenue Integrity & Denial Prevention
Collaborate with Revenue Integrity, Managed Care, and Revenue Cycle
Operations teams to identify coding-related reimbursement opportunities and
risks.
Analyze denial trends and develop coding strategies to reduce preventable
denials.
Evaluate payer edits, billing rules, and reimbursement patterns to ensure
compliant revenue optimization.
Support initiatives designed to improve clean claim rates, coding accuracy,
and reimbursement outcomes.
Education & Development
Develop and lead enterprise coding education programs for coders, business
office teams, administrators, and operational leaders.
Create and distribute coding guidance updates, newsletters, job aids, and
educational materials.
Design targeted training plans based on audit findings, regulatory updates,
and coding trends.
Support coder onboarding, competency assessments, and ongoing professional
development.
Foster a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous learning.
Leadership & Innovation
Lead, mentor, and develop coding auditors, educators, and coding
professionals.
Support standardization efforts across the ASC platform to improve coding
consistency and quality.
Evaluate opportunities to leverage automation, technology, and AI-enabled
solutions to enhance coding quality and audit effectiveness.
Participate in strategic revenue cycle and operational initiatives that
support organizational growth and performance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Extensive knowledge of:
ASC reimbursement methodologies
CPT coding
HCPCS coding
ICD-10-CM
NCCI edits
Medicare and commercial payer regulations
Documentation requirements
Revenue cycle operations
Experience presenting complex coding and compliance findings to operational
and executive leadership.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience may be considered.
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible coding, compliance, revenue
integrity, or coding audit experience.
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in coding compliance, coding
quality, audit, or education functions.
Certifications:
One or more of the following certifications required: CPC, CPMA, CCS, CCS-P,
RHIA, RHIT
Preferred Qualifications:
Multi-site ASC experience.
Experience supporting high-volume surgical specialties such as
gastroenterology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, pain management,
cardiovascular, ENT, urology, and spine.
Experience leading coding education and compliance programs across
geographically dispersed organizations.
Experience with coding technology, computer-assisted coding, analytics, and
AI tools.
Experience partnering with physician practices and surgery center operations.
Employment at AMSURG: Living Our Values Every Day
At AMSURG, our values define who we are and how we serve our patients, partners,
and each other. As a national leader in ambulatory surgery, we are committed to
a culture of excellence, integrity, teamwork and caring deeply. Our values guide
every decision, ensuring we continue to elevate healthcare and provide the
highest quality care.
These guiding principles are the foundation of our culture and a guide to how we
collaborate, innovate, and make a difference every day.
Care Deeply for those around us.
Cultivate Integrity to build trust.
Champion Excellence for continuous improvement
Celebrate Teamwork every step to the way.
Benefits:
To ensure we retain and invest in great people, AMSURG provides its employees
with the benefits, recognition, training, and opportunities needed for
professional growth. Our wide range of health and welfare benefits allow you to
choose the right coverage for you and your family. AMSURG offers a variety of
health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your
wellbeing. Benefits offered include but are not limited to: Paid Time Off,
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA,
Limited Healthcare FSA, FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs, and a
matching 401(K) Plan.
Paid Time Off:
AMSURG offers paid time off, 9 observed holidays, and paid family leave. You
accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and
can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year.
EOE Statement:
AMSURG is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are
considered for employment without regard to age (40 or older), race, color,
religion, gender, sex, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation,
disability, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable
federal, state, or local laws. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive
application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and
require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please
contact us at: careers@amsurg.com. Please include your full name, the role
you’re applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the
recruiting process.
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